Franklin Place Memory Care

10/31/2025

It's Halloween! Whether you spend it dressing up, passing out candy, or spending time with the family, we hope it is a joyous and spooky holiday for all!

10/29/2025

🎯 Aim for Fun!
Our residents had a wonderful time during today’s Target Practice Activity!
With steady hands and lots of smiles, they showed great focus and teamwork. Activities like this help improve coordination and confidence and we sure had plenty of laughs along the way!

10/27/2025

We love the fall season! For our residents, it oftens brings back memories of special times with families and friends. Pumpkin carving, football, and the anticipation of the upcoming holidays make fall a special time of year. That's why all of our Anthem Memory Care communities continue to celebrate these traditions ... and to build new ones. Here’s a peek at some of them:
https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/fall-activities-in-our-communities-fun-creative-purposeful

Fall is one of our favorite times of the year, and for good reason. The cooler, crisp air and vibrant colors of changing leaves create a sensory-rich environment that our Anthem Memory Care community residents truly enjoy. Walks outdoors become more comfortable, and the familiar sights, sounds, and....

10/27/2025

Happy Grandparents Week! May it be filled with love and appreciation for all that you do! 💗

10/25/2025

Happy Birthday to Pablo Picasso! This great artist was born on October 25, 1881, and is still one of the most influential painters. Share this and learn more about him and his life here: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/october-25/pablo-picasso-born

10/24/2025

🎃 Friendly and casual: We carved up a pumpkin and roasted the seeds messy hands, happy hearts, and tasty snacks! 🧡✨

10/23/2025

Our residents had such a wonderful time painting these beautiful pumpkins! 🎨🎃 It was amazing to see all the creativity and smiles. A big thank you to Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin Farm for providing the pumpkins we couldn’t have done it without you! 🍂💛

10/21/2025

It's National Apple Day! Did you know there are thousands of different varieties of apples? What is your favorite type? Let us know in the comments below!

10/20/2025

🍂 We had such a fun visit with Jan and her amazing volunteers! They brought the fall spirit with them and helped us create some beautiful autumn crafts. 🎨🍁

Thank you for sharing your time, creativity, and kindness with us we loved every moment! 💛

10/20/2025

Before we know it, the holidays will be here, a season of joy and celebration with family and friends. But for those of you who are caring for a loved one with dementia, the holidays can bring added stress and unique challenges. Changes in routine, increased activity, and social expectations can quickly become overwhelming.

Here are 7 practical tips to help family caregivers navigate the holidays with more joy and less stress:
https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/the-holidays-are-coming-7-tips-to-reduce-caregiver-stress

The holiday season will be here before you know it. For most, it is a time filled with gatherings of friends and families, celebrating special traditions. But for those caring for a loved one with dementia, this time of year brings unique challenges, and plenty of concerns. Balancing holiday festivi...

10/18/2025

🎬 Movie Night Recap!
Our residents enjoyed a showing of A Knockout last week and let’s just say, it truly lived up to its name! 🥊
No punches were thrown, but the fun definitely hit hard. Great movie, great laughs, and even better company. 💥🍿

Until the next one!

10/17/2025

🍕 Did You Know? October is National Pizza Month! 🍕

Our residents got into the spirit by making their own delicious pizzas last week and they had a blast! A big thank you to Danielle for all your help in making it a fun and tasty experience. The pizzas were a hit!

10/17/2025

The autumn season is a great time to pick up a new hobby! Give scrapbooking a try. It's even something you can do with friends. Tag someone in the comments below that you would like to have a scrapbooking day with! Here is a guide on what you need to get started: https://abeautifulmess.com/scrapbooking-for-beginners-our-family-volume-1/

10/13/2025

We played a little ball toss with Conversations and had a great time learning more about each other! 🎉
A fun way to open up, share stories, and connect on a deeper level.
Sometimes, all it takes is a simple game to spark meaningful dialogue. 💬💛

10/13/2025

All of our Anthem Memory Care communities are designed to provide safety, connection, and purpose, led by compassionate professionals who understand the unique needs of those with memory loss.

Central to this are our Life Engagement Directors. More than activity planners, they create meaningful, personalized experiences that help residents feel seen, heard, and valued. Here’s a closer look at the impact they make every day:
https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/life-engagement-directors-connecting-inspiring-and-empowering

For families with a loved one diagnosed with dementia, exploring memory care communities is an important step in planning for their ongoing well-being and quality of life, especially as their dementia progresses. These communities are thoughtfully designed to provide a safe, supportive, and enrichin...

10/13/2025

Check out some new recipes to liven up your autumn evenings! What are some of your favorite recipes for the fall season? Drop them in the comments below!

Stuff butternut squash for an all-in-one meal.

10/10/2025

It is World Mental Health Day. Take a moment to look over some facts about mental health in seniors and the signs that something is amiss. Share this post with your friends and family to keep them proactive in their mental health.

Find information about older adults and mental health, particularly depression, including warning signs, latest news and resources, and how to find help.

10/08/2025

Thank you to Aveanna Health for partnering with Franklin Place Memory Care to present on fall prevention to Franklin Seniors.

10/08/2025

Happy Active Aging Week! Whether you prefer to work out alone, with a partner, or in a group, try a new exercise today. Comment below your favorite way to exercise!

Some experts call exercise “the best way to delay or even prevent the consequences of aging.” Find out what we know about the power of physical fitness.

10/06/2025

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Marie! 🎂🎉

Today we’re celebrating someone truly special! 💐
Marie, your kindness, laughter, and beautiful spirit brighten every room you're in. 💖
Wishing you a day filled with love, joy, and all your favorite things. Here's to more wonderful memories and many more birthdays to come! 🥳

09/30/2025

💖 Kindness That Lasts
Seniors often remind us that kindness costs nothing but changes everything. A gentle word, a patient smile, a helping hand — these acts ripple far beyond the moment.

Today, choose kindness.

🌟 How has someone’s kindness touched your life?

09/26/2025

📚 Learning Never Ends
For seniors, every day is an opportunity to discover something new — whether from a book, a class, a conversation, or a grandchild’s curious question.

Curiosity keeps the mind alive and the heart open.

✨ What’s something you’ve learned recently that surprised you?

09/22/2025

🎉 Honoring Centenarians – A Century of Wisdom and Joy
Today we celebrate National Centenarians Day — a day to honor those incredible seniors who have reached the milestone of 100 years and beyond.

Centenarians remind us that longevity is not just about years, but about the rich stories, resilience, laughter, and love carried through a lifetime. They have lived through history, embraced change, and shared wisdom that continues to guide us.

Let’s take this day to celebrate the gift of time and the beauty of aging well. Whether you know a centenarian personally or simply want to honor their legacy, share a word of gratitude or admiration today.

💬 If you could ask someone who has lived 100+ years one question, what would it be?

09/20/2025

🌻 The Strength of Resilience
Seniors have weathered seasons of change, and each challenge has built a quiet strength. Resilience is not about avoiding difficulty — it’s about rising again, wiser and steadier.

Your story is proof of courage.

💪 What’s a challenge you’ve overcome that made you stronger?